Changing your mind

It's ok to change your mind. University is a big decision, and you've got to make sure it's exactly the right choice for you.

This page is for the UK undergraduate applicants. Looking to study at Northumbria from outside the UK? Our international pages can help.

Here are some scenarios you might relate to, and the advice we have to offer:

Northumbria University – How It Works

You’ve already applied to Northumbria and hold an offer with us, but you wish to make a change about your course or firm/insurance choice.

Follow the advice on our Offer Holder Information webpage and complete our Request a Change form.

You've never applied to Uni or applied elsewhere and but want to come to Northumbria.

If you’ve never completed an application for Northumbria, it’s not too late – simply enquire via our Clearing Form and we’ll be in touch with more information.

You previously applied for Northumbria and declined the offer, but now you want to come back.

If you’ve previously applied for Northumbria, we may still have your details on record. Because of this, there’s no need to submit a new application. To find out if you’re eligible for a new offer, complete our Request a New Offer Form

REAL PEOPLE, REAL EXPERIENCES

Feel reassured by those who have already been through it.

"TRUST YOUR GUT AND DON'T BE AFRAID TO CHANGE YOUR MIND. I DID AND IT'S THE BEST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE."

Emma studied a year at a different University but, after as she realised she wanted a different career direction, she came to Northumbria via Clearing.

Read Emma's Story

COMMON QUESTIONS

I have requested a change of course, do I need to inform my accommodation?

No, changing your course shouldn't affect your accommodation. However, if you do receive an email from the accommodation teams to say differently, please give them a call on 0191 227 4201 straight away.

I've made a change to my university applications, do I need to inform student finance?

If your course and/or university will be different from those you entered on your Student Finance application, you should update your student finance account online at www.gov.uk/studentfinance as soon as you accept the new offer.

On your Student Finance England account, you should see a "make changes to your application". Alternatively, you can phone your funding provider to discuss any queries.

If I reapply for a course that I previously decline, but I passed the interview, will I need to be interviewed again?

Yes, you can reapply, and you would not have to be interviewed again if you previously passed your interview in this cycle. You will need to meet the academic entry and any other requirements for the programme.

If you were previously unsuccessful at interview you can reapply, if you meet the academic criteria but you will need to attend an online interview again.